21-3766. Tampering with a pipeline.

21-3766

Chapter 21.--CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS PART II.--PROHIBITED CONDUCT Article 37.--CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY

      21-3766.   Tampering with a pipeline.(a) Tampering with a pipeline is the intentional andunauthorized alteration of or interference with any part of a pipeline.

      (b)   As usedin this section and section 2, and amendments thereto[*]:

      (1)   "Pipeline" means any pipeline, and any related facility, building,structure orequipment, used in gathering, transmission or transportation of natural gas,crude oil,petroleum products oranhydrous ammonia. "Pipeline" does not includedistribution linesthat convey natural gas from a gas main to the ultimate consumer.

      (2)   "Tampering" includes, but is not limited to, anyintentionalunauthorized adjustment,opening, removal, change or destruction of any part of any pipeline.

      (c)   Tampering with a pipeline is a severity level 6, nonperson felony.

      (d)   The provisions of this section shall be part of and supplemental to theKansas criminal code.

      History:   L. 2002, ch. 123, § 1; July 1.